Garden events

“Plant a Bird Cage” Class – Learn how to transform any cage into a planter and create your own masterpiece. Bring a cage or purchase one of ours. 11 a.m. Cottage Home and Garden, 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano. Free with the purchase of materials. 949-493-3920. cottage-home-and-garden.com

TUESDAY

Horticultural Society of Orange County – “What Not to Do When Bees Visit Your Yard!” 7:30 p.m. Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd. Free to visitors; annual dues, $20. 714-635-0173.

“Create a Holiday Fairy Garden” Class – Let specialists guide you through the process of building your own holiday fairy garden with one of the most extensive assortments of miniatures in Southern California. 2 p.m. Cottage Home and Garden, 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano. Free with purchase of materials. 949-493-3920. cottage-home-and-garden.com

“Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping” & Honey Harvest Demo – Honeybees are fascinating social insects that are important pollinators for much of the food we eat. This class is designed for those who are simply interested in bees or may have considered keeping a backyard beehive. Explore the biology of the honeybee and bee colony, the basic methods and tools of beekeeping, and current threats to honeybees such as colony collapse disorder. Conduct a honey harvest after the class. Participants are free to observe or lend a hand. 9 a.m.-noon. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road. $20-$25. 657-278-3407. fullertonarboretum.org

The Doug Frost Begonia Society – Featuring a cultural program on begonias and plant table with begonias available to be purchased. Refreshments are served. 6:30-9 p.m. every first Wednesday. Fernwood Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 10550 Western Ave., Stanton. Free. 714-816-0717.

The Orange County Geranium Society – Usually centers around a cultural program on geraniums, plus tables with plants to be purchased, free cuttings, plant raffles, and more. Refreshments are served. 10 a.m. every second Saturday. Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 State College Blvd. Free. orangecountygeraniumsociety.com

Second Saturdays – Help make a difference by bringing the family for some fresh air, exercise and land stewardship. Projects vary and include: trail maintenance, invasive plant removal and general conservation. Bring your own gloves and tools (labeled), hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. Other tools, water and light refreshments provided. 9 a.m. every second Saturday. Turtle Rock Nature Center, One Sunnyhill, Irvine. 949-724-6738.

Children's Garden Workshop Series – The Great Park Food and Farm Lab is hosting a series of garden-themed workshops specifically designed for children. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Sunday. Orange County Great Park, Farmers Market, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine. ocgp.org

DEC. 11

Fullerton Garden Club – We have speakers on gardening subjects and do fundraisers for the Fullerton Arboretum. 9 a.m.-noon, every second Tuesday. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road. 714-526-6713.

Orange County Iris and Daylily Club – Learn the basics of growing beautiful daylilies in Southern California. With speaker, slide show and plant table. 7 p.m. every second Tuesday. First Presbyterian Church of Garden Grove, 11832 Euclid St., Garden Grove. Free.

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